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PK62 NLU

2012 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,943 mi
Last recorded67,943 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 NLU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 67,943 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 65,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 62,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,787 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S. 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,763 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,122 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 51,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 46,671 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 46,671 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 40,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,070 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,905 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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PK62 NLU is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 73,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK62 NLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK62 NLU registered?

PK62 NLU is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is PK62 NLU safe to buy?

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